Faryab Province

Faryab is a province in northern Afghanistan with mountainous terrain that encompasses about 15 districts spread across more than 1,000 villages. The region extends to the border with Turkmenistan and serves as a connection point between different areas.

The province took its name from a town that existed during the Sassanid period and was once part of the larger Khorasan region. During the colonial era, it became known as Afghan Turkestan.

Several ethnic groups live here and maintain traditional crafts like carpet weaving alongside livestock farming that shapes everyday rhythms. These practices remain central to how communities organize their work and sustain themselves.

Maymana, the provincial capital, serves as the main hub for connections to neighboring regions and trade networks. An international railway link to Turkmenistan makes it possible to move agricultural goods across the border.

Underground gas deposits, salt mines, and marble quarries lie beneath the landscape and offer economic potential for the region. These resources have been partially untapped and represent opportunities for future development.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Maymana

Elevation above the sea: 584 m

Shares border with: Badghis Province, Sar-e Pol Province, Jowzjan Province, Lebap Region

GPS coordinates: 36.00000,65.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02